University of Portland Bulletin 2015-2016

ED 581 Reading, Language, and Cultural Diversity in Schools

Introduces candidates to the broad areas of language and culture relevant to P-12 classrooms. Introduces theories, materials, and methods for reading/language instruction for diverse classrooms. Candidates develop empathy and respect for students with language and cultural differences. Required for reading and ESOL endorsement. Field work arranged by instructor may be required.